Are yards well-kept in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say car is needed

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do residents of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Highland Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say there are community events

What is 831 E Seneca Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 831 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is $195,200 .

What is the price history for 831 E Seneca Ave?

831 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $107,000 in January 2005.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 831 E Seneca Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 831 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 831 E Seneca Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 831 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$195,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
838 sqft

831 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Highland Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,337/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 25, 2005 for $107,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$195K

Since last month

$500 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$8K (+4.4%)

Since last sale

$88K (+82.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +69% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$195K
August 2026	$195K
July 2026	$196K
June 2026	$195K
May 2026	$192K
April 2026	$194K
March 2026	$192K
February 2026	$189K
January 2026	$186K
2025
December 2025	$182K
November 2025	$186K
October 2025	$185K
September 2025	$184K
August 2025	$187K
July 2025	$189K
June 2025	$189K
May 2025	$189K
April 2025	$185K
March 2025	$184K
February 2025	$179K
January 2025	$180K
2024
December 2024	$183K
November 2024	$185K
October 2024	$184K
September 2024	$185K
August 2024	$187K
July 2024	$189K
June 2024	$188K
May 2024	$188K
April 2024	$186K
March 2024	$182K
February 2024	$178K
January 2024	$175K
2023
December 2023	$177K
November 2023	$174K
October 2023	$178K
September 2023	$180K
August 2023	$181K
July 2023	$183K
June 2023	$183K
May 2023	$174K
April 2023	$169K
March 2023	$164K
February 2023	$160K
January 2023	$160K
2022
December 2022	$160K
November 2022	$161K
October 2022	$166K
September 2022	$168K
August 2022	$167K
July 2022	$166K
June 2022	$166K
May 2022	$164K
April 2022	$159K
March 2022	$155K
February 2022	$151K
January 2022	$150K
2021
December 2021	$151K
November 2021	$152K
October 2021	$152K
September 2021	$152K
August 2021	$153K
July 2021	$153K
June 2021	$151K
May 2021	$148K
April 2021	$144K
March 2021	$140K
February 2021	$137K
January 2021	$134K
2020
December 2020	$133K
November 2020	$134K
October 2020	$134K
September 2020	$132K
August 2020	$135K
July 2020	$135K
June 2020	$134K
May 2020	$132K
April 2020	$129K
March 2020	$128K
February 2020	$126K
January 2020	$128K
2019
December 2019	$126K
November 2019	$127K
October 2019	$127K
September 2019	$126K
August 2019	$126K
July 2019	$127K
June 2019	$126K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$126K
February 2019	$123K
January 2019	$123K
2018
December 2018	$125K
November 2018	$123K
October 2018	$125K
September 2018	$125K
August 2018	$126K
July 2018	$126K
June 2018	$129K
May 2018	$129K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$128K
February 2018	$130K
January 2018	$128K
2017
December 2017	$126K
November 2017	$121K
October 2017	$119K
September 2017	$120K
August 2017	$118K
July 2017	$120K
June 2017	$120K
May 2017	$122K
April 2017	$120K
March 2017	$118K
February 2017	$118K
January 2017	$117K
2016
December 2016	$114K
November 2016	$113K
October 2016	$112K
September 2016	$116K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3723 Wright St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$160,000	02/13/26	3	1	855

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
3830 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$150,000	2	1	913	Off Market
3826 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$181,900	2	1	912	Off Market
3822 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$181,300	3	1	1,432	Off Market
3820 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$206,900	3	1	1,404	Off Market
3818 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$225,000	3	2	1,320	Off Market
3812 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$185,800	2	1	1,139	Off Market
827 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$194,200	2	1	1,197	Off Market
823 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$173,400	2	1	848	Off Market
819 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$183,200	2	1	909	Off Market
815 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$159,300	2	1	870	Off Market
811 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$178,400	2	1	867	Off Market
3902 E 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$165,200	2	1	1,175	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1941

838 sqft

$233/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 831 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA. 831 E Seneca Ave is in the Highland Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 838 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7274 sqft and was built in 1941.

831 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 838 sqft single-family home in Highland Park, built in 1941. It last sold for $107,000 on Jan 25, 2005. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $195,200, with a rent estimate of $1,401/month.

Home Details for 831 E Seneca Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1941
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7274 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 3, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$128,900
Jan 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$128,900 Price decreased by 1%
Oct 23, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price decreased by 3%
Sep 27, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$133,900
Jan 25, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$107,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,368	$170,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Madison Elementary School
PK-5
Public
258 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school has issues with parents voicing there concerns for there students, the staff would rather send students home and not get learning done because they don’t have the support a kid needs if this was the case they should send multiple kids home not just one! Once we stood up for are student they trespassed one parent! Over making sure a student gets there learning they need!!! Steer clear of this school they do not support kids like they need to
Parent Review
10mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Highland Park

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Buy: $125k - $275k

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What Locals Say about Highland Park

At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say car is needed
71 % Say it's dog friendly
69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
60 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say people would walk alone at night
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there's holiday spirit
49 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
3y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years. It’s beautiful and peaceful and full of kids for my children to play with. Parks are close and so are stores."
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4y ago
"I would not feel safe walking my dog here at night or during the day most of the time for that matter, there is a lot of sketchy people around all the time "
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Jill B.
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6y ago
"to many busy streets. not any dog parks or open areas to let dogs play in. also the sidewalks on main roads are too close to the streets for comfort. "
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Tracy
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8y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for almost my whole life is a very good neighborhood although now days neighborhoods or any neighborhood are not good to walk alone always make sure that you have someone to walk with but the neighborhood I am in is a good neighborhood and very convenient for shopping and events"
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Rekanovicfatima
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8y ago
"It’s nice and quiet and the neighbors are friendly. There are lots is of shops as well as restaurant. Schools are near by and so is downtown "
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Jeff A.
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8y ago
"the people that live here make it unique and exciting .. to say the least,.. There is a grocery store corner market and pet store close by."
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Susan W.
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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for five years. people are friendly. we wave at each other as we pass. groceries, drug stores, bank and restaurants are convenient."
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Frequently asked questions about 831 E Seneca Ave

What is 831 E Seneca Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 831 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is $195,200.
What is the price history for 831 E Seneca Ave?
831 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $107,000 in January 2005.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 831 E Seneca Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 831 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 831 E Seneca Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 831 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.